THE CITY GRIPPED BY FILTH

The City Gripped by Filth

In the year 1858, London was overtaken by a stench so horrendous that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a sewer overflowing with debris. Londoners were forced to shield their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so omnipresent that it saturated even the homes of the gov

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed

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